Introduction
The Multicoin Capital Summit has consistently delivered thought-provoking themes, reflecting on pivotal developments in the cryptocurrency space. The Fall 2019 event centered on three core topics: institutional perspectives on crypto, innovations in exchanges and neobanking, and tangible growth during market downturns. Below, we revisit the highlights and share curated video content from the summit.
Key Themes Explored
1. Institutional Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
From its inception, Multicoin has emphasized institutional engagement. The summit featured Marcos Veremis, Managing Director at Cambridge Associates, discussing his influential report "Cryptoassets: Venture Into the Unknown." This session, moderated by Tushar Jain, delved into portfolio allocation, manager selection, and investment committee dynamics—offering one of the most insightful public dialogues on institutional crypto exposure.
2. Exchanges as the Next-Gen Neobanks
2019 marked a groundbreaking year for exchanges. Kyle Samani presented "Exchanges as Open Finance," arguing that crypto payment systems' global, permissionless nature expands financial services' addressable market. The discussion included:
- Binance US CEO Catherine Coley on the exchange’s rapid expansion.
- Bakkt COO Adam White (interviewed by Bobby Cho) on institutional onboarding and consumer market plans.
3. Portfolio Company Spotlights
Multicoin showcased investments with transformative potential:
- Arweave: Sam Williams demonstrated how economic incentives could enable permanent data storage.
- Helium: Frank Mong revealed the "People’s Network" growth (1,800+ hotspots) and launched the Patron Program.
- Skale: Jack O’Holleran previewed the Ethereum-compatible network’s 2020 roadmap.
Featured Sessions
Opening Remarks by Tushar Jain
Tushar highlighted China’s rising influence in crypto and introduced Multicoin’s new strategic hire, Mable Jiang.
"Exchanges Are the New Neobanks" – Kyle Samani
A deep dive into how exchanges reshape financial services.
Fireside Chat: Marcos Veremis (Cambridge Associates)
Institutional portfolio strategies and crypto’s role in global economics.
Bakkt’s Adam White on Bitcoin Futures
The COO detailed Bakkt’s regulated BTC market infrastructure.
Arweave, Helium, and Skale Demos
Founders shared breakthroughs in decentralized storage, wireless networks, and scalability solutions.
Closing Keynote: Binance US CEO Catherine Coley
Insights into Binance’s U.S. expansion and vision.
FAQs
Q: What makes Multicoin’s summits unique?
A: They focus on timely, high-impact themes with actionable insights from industry leaders.
Q: Where can I watch the summit videos?
👉 Access all sessions here
Q: How does Helium’s Patron Program work?
A: It incentivizes community members to deploy hotspots, accelerating network growth.
Final Notes
Special thanks to Julie Muroff, Blockworks, Cipriani, and Genesis Capital for their support.
Disclosure: Multicoin holds investments in Bakkt, Helium, Arweave, and Skale. For full disclaimers, visit Multicoin Capital’s website.
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